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21 articles- Elul and the Seven Conditions of BitachonExplore how the Arizal's seven gates of the body and the conditions of Bitachon from Chovos Halevavos provide a framework for Teshuva during the month of Elul.
- The Cause of PainAn analysis of Rashi's commentary on the laws of war, exploring why worldly attachments like a new house cause spiritual pain at the moment of death.
- Why Atheism Struggles with Genuine DiversityExplore how the Torah's prohibition of single-stone altars in Parshat Shoftim teaches us about the necessity of human diversity and the limits of modern atheism
- Tales of G’dolimInspiring stories of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach and Rav Baruch Ber Liebowitz highlighting the importance of prayer and the miraculous rewards of performing ches
- The Names of the MonthsExplore the origins of Jewish month names like Nisan and Iyar, their Babylonian roots, and the halachic significance of commemorating the redemption from Bavel.
- Elul Tehillim: Three Kapitlach A DayA guide to the Chabad custom of reciting three chapters of Tehillim daily from Elul through Yom Kippur, as passed down from the Baal Shem Tov.
- In The Shadow of HashemExplore the profound connection between the laws of Sukkos and the Jewish judicial system, focusing on how judges create a society where Hashem's presence is fe
- Chodesh Elul: Tehillim 100:3 and the Midah of AnavahRabbi Yakov Yosef Schechter explores the connection between Tehillim 100:3, the month of Elul, and the trait of humility as a prerequisite for Yiras Hashem.
- Where is Hashem? Wherever We Let Him inRabbi Ben Zion Sneh explains how Yiras Shamayim serves as the master key to closeness with Hashem and unlocks blessings including parnassah, health, and wisdom.
- Weekly Zera Shimshon Shiur by Rabbi Simcha Bunim BergerInformation about the weekly Zera Shimshon shiur by Rabbi Simcha Bunim Berger, including the author's biography and his famous promise for those who study his w
- Appointing a KingAn exploration of the Zera Shimshon's insights into why Shaul HaMelech's kingship failed, focusing on the necessity of humility and the honor of the monarchy.
- A Better LookExplore how the sin of the Meraglim relates to our modern interpersonal judgments and why looking for the inner holiness in others helps rebuild the Beis HaMikd
- Justice, justice shall you pursueThe Sefas Emes and R' Yisroel Salanter explain why the Torah repeats the word justice, teaching that even a righteous cause must be pursued through just means.
- And the officers shall speak to the peopleAn exploration of the Torah's exemption from war for those who built a new house, focusing on Rashi's commentary and the spiritual lessons of overcoming selfish
- Torah TavlinA powerful story of a Yerushalayim student whose enemy's slander unexpectedly becomes the key to his salvation, illustrating the power of bitachon and silence.
- Marital HarmonyExplore Torah insights on marital harmony, the importance of peace between spouses, and how viewing a marriage as one whole helps overcome personal challenges.
- End of Summer CornA collection of lighthearted puns and jokes covering topics from windmills and appliances to wordplay about math and student loans.
- Flying On A Bad AirlineA humorous list of warning signs that you might be flying on a low-quality airline, from duct-taped engines to questionable pilot behavior.
- One-linersA collection of short, witty one-liners and puns ranging from wordplay to grammatical humor.
- Witty little knitterA humorous short story about a highway patrolman who pulls over an elderly woman knitting while driving, leading to a witty misunderstanding.
- BRAIN TEASERSA collection of three classic riddles involving breath, the number zero, and maps, complete with their answers for a quick mental challenge.
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